Regretting Decisions...

[ItIsAsItShouldBe]

I received offers from three schools. One is the top school in the field (where I also happen to have been working), one is an up and coming program, and one has lead the way in my area of interest for a while but potentially fading out in the future. 

Due to pressing deadlines of accepting funding, I accepted the top school. I am now having some major "What if's?!" that are compounded by work stresses and an offer to extend my decision on funding from the up and coming program. Since I already submitted my decline to the school itself, I'm guessing I'm stuck where I am, but I am now freaking out.

Thoughts? Anyone else living in regret city?

[IEN2020]

At this point you made your decision.  I would just get super excited about the opportunities the school you selected has to offer.  If you truly feel you chose wrong, consider delaying your plan and apply for the next semester.  

[Sigaba]

On 3/20/2020 at 1:30 PM, ItIsAsItShouldBe said:

I received offers from three schools. One is the top school in the field (where I also happen to have been working), one is an up and coming program, and one has lead the way in my area of interest for a while but potentially fading out in the future. 

Due to pressing deadlines of accepting funding, I accepted the top school. I am now having some major "What if's?!" that are compounded by work stresses and an offer to extend my decision on funding from the up and coming program. Since I already submitted my decline to the school itself, I'm guessing I'm stuck where I am, but I am now freaking out.

Thoughts? Anyone else living in regret city?

Based upon the information you provided, you not only made the best decision based upon the information available at the time, you also made the best decision possible.

As for the freaking out, do what you can to slow things down. Focus on staying healthy. Focus on keeping your head right. Know what to do if you experience certain symptoms. Look for ways to reach out for the support you need right now. Understand that you have been accepted into a top program -- that is awesome!

Down the line, when we've turned the corner on this crisis, you're going to find that rather being "stuck" somewhere, you will have additional opportunities to learn more and more about your school -- buildings and halls and libraries that you've likely walked passed hundreds of places will all be ready for you to appreciate and explore.